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Royal Caribbean Group To Participate In 4th USVI Community Business Forum

CHRISTIANSTED — The Office of the Governor and Royal Caribbean Group will host the fourth session of the USVI Community Business Forum series that will take a closer look at…

VI Free Press June 13, 2021

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DeSantis Playing ‘Russian Roulette’ With Tour Operator’s Lives Over Lax Vax Rules

MIAMI — Cruise lines are chomping at the bit to resume voyages from Florida ports in July as the pandemic wanes — but for vaccinated passengers only — yet the…

VI Free Press June 12, 2021

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2021 Summer Feeding Program Details Announced By VIDE

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education’s School Food Authorities have announced details of the 2021 Summer Feeding Program. St. Croix District Families with children attending public and…

VI Free Press June 9, 2021

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Health Department Confirms 28th Person Has Died From COVID-19 In Territory

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Health Department confirmed Monday evening that an 85-year-old St. Thomas woman is the territory’s 28th death related to COVID-19. The deceased woman’s next of…

VI Free Press June 2, 2021

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Acute Malnutrition Surging Among Haitian Children, UNICEF Warns

PORT-AU-PRINCE — Cases of life-threatening malnutrition are expected to more than double among young Haitian children this year, due to COVID-19, gang violence and extreme weather associated with climate change,…

VI Free Press May 31, 2021

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Health Department’s Mobile Vaccine Unit At Rainbow Beach In Frederiksted Today

FREDERIKSTED — The territory's beaches are open 24-7 and it is the Memorial Day weekend — so that can mean only one thing during the time of the coronavirus pandemic…

VI Free Press May 30, 2021

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COVID-19 Cases Climbing On St. Thomas Among Unvaccinated Population: VIDOH

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The number of positive COVID-19 cases is rising on St. Thomas, with 43 new cases recorded between Monday and Tuesday, the Virgin Islands Health Department said. All…

VI Free Press May 27, 2021

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Police Station Closed After 5 Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Leadership of the Virgin Islands Police Department was notified Sunday that five employees of the Mariel C. Newton Command police station in Anna’s Retreat tested positive for…

VI Free Press May 26, 2021

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CAHS Parent Who Attended May 21 Hybrid Graduation Tests Positive For COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Health confirmed today that a parent who attended the Charlotte Amalie High School (CAHS) hybrid graduation ceremony has tested positive for COVID-19.…

VI Free Press May 24, 2021

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Joseph Sibilly Elementary Student Tests Positive for COVID-19, VIDOH Confirms

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Health confirmed today that a Joseph Sibilly Elementary School student tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday. Safety protocols at all district schools…

VI Free Press May 24, 2021